BYU vs Alabama Picks and Prediction – 3/27/2025

On Thursday, the BYU Cougars (26-9) face off against the Alabama Crimson Tide (27-8) in the Sweet Sixteen in the East Region of the March Madness tournament. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Alabama comes into this matchup on a two-game winning streak and has won four of their last five games. In the second round of the March Madness tournament, the Crimson Tide emerged victorious over Saint Mary’s with a score of 80-66, thanks in part to Chris Youngblood’s contribution of 13 points. This season, Mark Sears has been Alabama's top scorer, boasting an average of 18.6 points per game. Following him is Grant Nelson, who has been scoring an average of 11.7 points. Nelson also excels in rebounding, leading the team with an average of 7.5 rebounds per game. Mark Sears is not only a scoring leader but also tops in assists, averaging 5 per game. Over their past five matchups, Alabama has been on a scoring spree, averaging 88.8 points. As they gear up to face BYU in the Sweet Sixteen, the Crimson Tide aims to maintain their impressive form, having consistently scored an average of 91.1 points per game this season.

BYU enters this game on a two-game winning streak and has won four of their last five games. In a thrilling second-round game of the March Madness tournament, the Cougars edged out Wisconsin with a 91-89 victory, thanks in large part to Richie Saunders, who delivered an impressive 25 points. This season, Saunders has been a standout performer for BYU, leading the team with an average of 16.3 points per game. Following him is Egor Demin, the team's second-highest scorer, who has been contributing an average of 10.5 points per game. Keba Keita has been a dominant force on the boards, averaging 7.9 rebounds throughout the season. In addition, Egor Demin has been critical in playmaking roles, leading BYU with an average of 5.4 assists per game. Over their last five games, the Cougars have been strong offensively, scoring an average of 81.2 points. As they prepare to face off against Alabama, they aim to counter Alabama’s potent offense. Overall, BYU has maintained an impressive scoring average of 80.9 points per game this season.

BYU and Alabama's offenses have been performing exceptionally well recently, setting the stage for an exciting matchup in the Sweet Sixteen of the March Madness tournament. Only one team will emerge victorious, driven by their desire to advance. BYU is eager to embrace their underdog status, using it as motivation to overcome the formidable challenge posed by Alabama. Final Score Prediction, Alabama Crimson Tide wins and covers the spread, 89-80.